"We have a nice little database. And now you're considered a domestic terrorist."
An ICE agent in Portland, Maine reveals the reason why they film and photograph people.
I'd be interested to see if I can find a single person who would defend this.
Man is being completely held down by two agents, and is pepper sprayed directly in the face from inches away. Is there anyone, anywhere who thinks this is appropriate behavior for law enforcement?
Climate change exacerbates inequality while inequality exacerbates climate change. How do we break free from this cycle? @Livedebris provides valuable insights and solutions. #ClimateAction#Inequality#JustTransition
https://t.co/Sr0SdUiFta
Our delegates met with @MathurFilipp, the Executive Secretary, Secretariat of #INC1, to talk about the importance of a fair and inclusive design of this new #PlasticsTreaty, as well as how essential the role and contribution of #WastePickers is for ensuring its effectiveness.
“#WastePickers must be represented in every stage of national policy design as the #PlasticsTreaty is implemented.” — Barbra Weber, waste picker from Ground Score Association (USA) to @down2earthindia
Read the full article here: https://t.co/tUdT8q60f9
Kenya And South Africa Announce Just Transition Initiative For #WastePickers & Other Workers In The Plastic Value Chain #INC1 https://t.co/5ttMHQPEvT
"#WastePickers' organizations are working hard to create their own just transition towards a new circular economy, though they have few resources and, in most parts of the world, no support." @ethicaltrade
Read the full article by @Livedebris here: https://t.co/3HvY3jKuMV
A #JustTransition can simultaneously address:
✅ climate change
✅ inequality
✅ social inclusion
Waste pickers are demanding to be included in transition processes at the #PlasticsTreaty negotiations in #Uruguay🇺🇾
✍🏾 @Livedebris
🔗https://t.co/RBJLHGukUC
🚨 #WastePickers inaugurated the 'Group of Friends of Waste Pickers' during @UNEP's #INC1. The Group will be a platform to hear waste pickers' concerns in the ongoing negotiations.
https://t.co/O7ubqSWlMu
Taylor Cass Talbott (@Livedebris) from Portland, USA, takes the floor now to explain that some of the common messages we built were based on previous positions developed for EPR (extended producers responsibility).
"Any pathway to a “just transition” for informal
waste pickers involves recognizing the
informal waste economy and ensuring its
representation through participatory and
informative planning processes"
Read the fresh and highly topical report here: https://t.co/UlqiVrgc3F
"Seeing this guy push his bicycle past these people in Mercedes to deliver Chinese food just turned my stomach," Johnny Miller, a freelance photographer, said. "Some of us have the privilege to not work during a disaster and some of us don’t." https://t.co/suosyNaqfn
Experts from around the 🌎 will discuss the complexities of establishing EPR systems in low income countries & those with informal waste sectors.
📅 April 27
⏰ 17:00 - 18:30 (CEST)
@Livedebris from WIEGO will be among the speakers!
Register here: https://t.co/iUi2SVjXnE
@MacSmiff Ground Score Association has been expanding its new services providing doorstep waste collection for houseless camps. We only have one route in NE right now, but if you PM me the exact location we can put it on our radar.